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HumanWare Deaf-Blind
Communication Solutions
a subtitle can go here
Greg Stilson, Braille Product Specialist
Dominic Gagliano, Vice President US Sales
21st Century Communication and Video
Accessibility Act – October 2010 (CCVA)
$10 Million Federal funding every year,
commencing with a 2 year pilot program
Must meet the needs of the deaf-blind
individual to achieve access to communication
Certified programs will provide assessments,
training, equipment warranties, maintenance,
and repairs, depending on each programs
available funding
www.icanconnect.org
Who is eligible to receive equipment?
Only low-income individuals who are deaf-blind.
Applicants must provide verification of their status as
low-income and deaf-blind.
CVAA requires that the term "deaf-blind" has the
same meaning defined Helen Keller National Center
Individual must have a certain vision loss and a
hearing loss that, combined, cause extreme difficulty
in attaining independence in daily life activities, or
obtaining a vocation (working).
National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution
Program (NDBEDP)
What kind of equipment can be distributed?
telecommunications, such as wired line and wireless
telephone communication
advanced communications (such as Internet-based voice
communication, e-mail, instant messaging, video
conferencing services, and access to the Internet
hardware, software, or applications, separate or in
combination with mainstream or specialized products
Deaf Blind Communicator DBC
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DBC = built in TTY Modem and KeySoft Software
BrailleNote mPower QT
BrailleNote mPower BT
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HumanWare’s KeySoft User Interface
25 years of success for blind users of all ages
non-graphical interface with intuitive key
commands
easy menu driven software interface
simple email and internet user interface for
noon computer users
context sensitive help system to guide and
remind users of commands and options
KeySoft’s help feature aids and assists in
training
Deaf-Blind Communicator (DBC)
TTY telephone modem requires analog line
Optional SIM card in Companion phone enables SMS
text messaging
KeySoft interface most simple, intuitive for Email or
Internet functionality
DBC requires a compact flash Wi-Fi card
Basic and Advanced Modes available depending on skill
level of user
Advanced mode adds email, internet and full KeySoft
features
Deaf Blind Communicator DBC
Two models: 32 or 18 braille cells
Why a large braille display?
• more content, less word wrapping
• fluency for beginning and advanced
readers
DBC does not work with iDevices
DBC 32 Braille Cells $8,239
DBC 18 Braille Cells $6,379
More options with Braille devices
BrailleNote Apex for email and internet
Brailliant Braille Displays for use with PC & Phones
Apex and Brailliant Displays with iPhones!
Brailliant Braille Displays
32 or 40 braille cells
braille input keys to enter text for iDevices or PC or
MAC computers
Six command keys and thumb keys allows screen
navigation on iDevice or PC / MAC
USB or Bluetooth connectivity to PC with screen
readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, NVDA)
Brailliant display must be used in conjunction with a
PC, MAC or iDevice with a screen reader
Brailliant Braille Displays
 Works / PAIRS with iPhone, iPad, IPod Touch
and can function as a braille display
 Sighted or hearing assistance is required to
pair an iOS Device (VoiceOver restriction)
 Requires competent, advanced technology
skills and understanding of mainstream apps
Brailliant 32 cells $2595
Brailliant 40 cells $2995
iPhones from HumanWare
iPhones that are included with the Communicator
package are “GSM Unlocked” models
US customers can only use these phones on AT&T’s
network. GSM unlocked phones will not work with
the Verizon or Sprint wireless networks.
To use Verizon or Sprint, customers can purchase
their own phone and install the HumanWare
Communicator app
HumanWare will “gift” the HW Communicator app if a
HumanWare braille product is purchased
Apex Communicator Package
NO TTY modem or functionality
Built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Works / PAIRS with iPhone, iPad, IPod Touch and
can function as a braille display
USB or Bluetooth connectivity to PC with screen
readers (JAWS, Window Eyes, NVDA)
KeySoft interface most simple, intuitive for Email or
Internet functionality
Apex Communicator Package
The Apex Communicator package consists of:
BrailleNote Apex BT only
iPhone 4S
iPhone protective case
HumanWare Communicator App for iOS device
Security Lanyard and tether
Getting Started Guide in print and braille
 Sighted or hearing assistance is required to pair an iDevice (VoiceOver
restriction)
BrailleNote Apex 18 Cell Display $5,329
BrailleNote Apex 32 Cell Display $7,179
Brailliant Communicator Package
Ideal for users that wish to use a Brailliant display with
a PC, MAC or iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Utilizes all of the accessible communication tools found
in iOS devices – text messaging, email, etc
Sighted or hearing assistance is required to pair an iOS
Device with a braille device (VoiceOver restriction)
A protective case, lanyard and tether are included for
the iPhone or iPod Touch
Braille and text command summary and installation
instructions are included with package
Brailliant Communicator Package
• HumanWare Brailliant display
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone protective case
• HumanWare Communicator App
• Security Lanyard and tether
• Getting Started Guide in print and
braille
Brailliant 40 Braille cells $3795
Brailliant 32 Braille cells $3395
HumanWare Communicator App
Included with Apex and Brailliant Displays and
Communication Packages with iPhones
New Conversation
Greeting
Phrase
Archives
User Guide
iCanConnct.org lets those with hearing/vision
loss know about access to telecommunications
thru the National Deaf Blind Equipment
Distribution Program
• Screen enlargement software, videophones,
and off-the shelf products that are accessible or
adaptable, new communications technology
• Features video that is both audio-described and
closed captioned.
• Assessment, training and equipment resources
www.humanware.com/deafblind
•product brochures and specs
•training material
•Deaf Blind Solutions PowerPoint
•archived webinars
[email protected]
800-722-3393